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☆ American teenager Coco Gauff fights back to beat Aryna Sabalenka and win U.S. Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

With the win, sixth seed Gauff became the first American to win a U.S. Open singles title since Sloane Stephens in 2017. The crowd urged on Gauff, the first American teenager to reach the U.S. Open singles final since Serena Williams in 2001. But Sabalenka blocked out the noise and used her mighty forehand to convert on a break point chance in the fifth game. The Belarusian was helped to another break in the seventh as Gauff double faulted and made two more costly forehand mistakes. Gauff produced an overhead smash to break in the opening game of the third set and converted another in the third game.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Mike Segar, Gauff, Sloane Stephens, Arthur Ashe, Sabalenka, Roland Garros, Serena Williams, Aryna, Billie Jean King, chuckling, They've, Amy Tennery, Frank Pingue, Ken Ferris, Daniel Wallis Organizations: Tennis, U.S, Open REUTERS, Wimbledon, Indian, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, American, Gauff, Belarusian, Washington, Cincinnati, Flushing Meadows

☆ Djokovic puts record books out of mind in hunt for 24th major title
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Serb battled past American Ben Shelton in straight sets on Friday to set up a rematch with Russia's Medvedev, who denied him a rare calendar Grand Slam two years ago. The memory of that bitter defeat was still fresh in his mind, as Djokovic told reporters he was trying not to focus on the significance of a 24th major title that would match Margaret Court's all-time singles record. Djokovic won the Australian Open and hoisted the trophy at Roland Garros already this year. He had a chance to collect his 24th major title in Wimbledon but was denied in the finale by Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. "Every time in a Grand Slam final it's another shot for history, you know, and I'm aware of it, and of course I'm very proud of it.

Persons: Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Mike Segar, Novak, Daniil Medvedev, Russia's Medvedev, Margaret Court's, Djokovic, Roland Garros, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Medvedev, Amy Tennery, Michael Perry Organizations: U.S, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Wimbledon, New York, London

Julien Farel puts the finishing touches on tennis player Austin Krajicek's hair at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on August 30. Will Lanzoni/CNNA tennis ball sits in a display case at Farel's salon inside Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Video Ad Feedback He usually charges $1250, but US Open players get this little known perk for free 02:28 - Source: CNNFarel’s salon at Arthur Ashe does not take appointments. Zverev, in particular, has earned a nickname for his mane: the “Lion.”“For women, I always love bangs, and layers on long hair,” Farel continued. Tennis player Austin Krajicek shows off a fresh haircut at Julien Farel's salon inside of Arthur Ashe stadium in New York on August 30.

Persons: Borna Gojo, Novak Djokovic, Novak, He’s, Gojo, Venus Williams, Andre, Roger Federer’s, Billie Jean King’s, Julien Farel, Austin Krajicek's, Arthur, Will Lanzoni, Arthur Ashe, ”, ” Julien Farel, Austin Krajicek, Jessica Pegula, Magdalena Fręch, Farel, “, Rafael, Nadal’s, ” Farel, Nadal, he’s, Julien Farel's, Sascha Zverev’s, Zverev, Gabriela Sabatini’s, Caroline, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Alcaraz, Gauff, “ I’ve, Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova’s Organizations: York, York City CNN —, verve, Gojo, Wimbledon, CNN, Farel, “, Tennis, August’s, Washington , D.C Locations: York City, Flushing , New York, New York, France, Farel, New York City, Palm Beach , Florida, Manhattan, Farel's, Washington ,

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniil Medvedev predicted he would need to play “11 out of 10” to get past defending champion and top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open. 3-seeded Medvedev won his lone major championship at Flushing Meadows in 2021 by defeating 23-time Slam winner Djokovic in that year's title match. Even before the start of these two weeks, folks had been anticipating a Djokovic vs. Alcaraz showdown on the last day of the event. Theirs is an inter-generational rivalry — Djokovic is 36; Alcaraz 20 — that has fascinated the tennis world in recent months. He lost to Rafael Nadal in New York in 2019, and to Djokovic at the Australian Open in 2021 and 2022.

Persons: — Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, Medvedev, “, ” Medvedev, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Djokovic, ” Alcaraz, Alcaraz —, —, Roger Federer, Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, ”, Arthur Ashe, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Ferrero, volleying —, lanky Medvedev, “ That's Organizations: U.S ., Alcaraz, Flushing, Cincinnati, Djokovic, Wimbledon, U.S Locations: Flushing Meadows, New York, Russia

☆ Gauff beats Muchova to reach US Open final after protesters disrupt match
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"Some of those points, it was so loud and I don't know if my ears are going to be okay," Gauff said. "I grew up watching this tournament so much so it means a lot to me to be in the final. The match was delayed by roughly 50 minutes early in the second set due to a protest by four spectators. Gauff swept the first three games of the opening set and broke her opponent again in the sixth. Muchova double-faulted to help Gauff break in the eighth game but saved match point in the next game before breaking the American’s serve to keep the match going.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova, Mike Segar, Arthur Ashe, Muchova, Gauff, Madison Keys, Aryna, Roland Garros, Amy Tennery, Steve Keating, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Tennis, Czech, Cincinnati, USTA, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, U.S, Czech, Belarusian, New York

☆ Ram and Salisbury win record third straight U.S. Open men's doubles title
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I've got to thank my partner," Ram said during the trophy ceremony, where they collected a winner's check for $700,000. We're going to compete hard, fight hard and do our best until the very end. Sixth-seeded Bopanna and Ebden dominated the first set, breaking serve in the opening game and capturing it with a love hold. The last pair to win three straight U.S. Open men's doubles titles were Tom Bundy and Maurice McLoughlin from 1912-1914. Reporting by Rory Carroll in San Francisco; Editing by Toby Davis and Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Joe Salisbury, Rajeev Ram, Australia's Matthew Ebden, India's Rohan Bopanna, Mike Segar, Britain's Joe Salisbury, Matthew Ebden, Ebden's, I've, Ram, Salisbury, We're, Bopanna, Arthur Ashe, Tom Bundy, Maurice McLoughlin, Rory Carroll, Toby Davis, Ken Ferris Organizations: Tennis, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Flushing Meadows, San Francisco

☆ US Open men's semifinals: How to watch Ben Shelton's bid to upset Novak Djokovic
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev have all been at this stage before. The Serbian is bidding to win his fourth US Open title and his 24th grand slam overall. “I think the mental has improved more than the physical,” Shelton told reporters, speaking about his development. Now, I’m facing my fourth one,” Alcaraz told reporters. I think that’s how sometimes it can be in life, many things can happen, and you can be disappointed,” Medvedev told reporters.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Ben Shelton, Djokovic, Shelton, Arthur Ashe, Medvedev, Frances Tiafoe, he’s, ” Shelton, “, who’s, Sarah Stier, ” Djokovic, ”, ” Medvedev, Alcaraz, Spain’s, ” Alcaraz, ” Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev Organizations: CNN, ESPN, Sky Sports, Flushing, Getty Locations: New York, Alcaraz, Serbian, Friday’s, American, Flushing Meadows

☆ Veteran Djokovic overcomes Shelton to reach US Open final
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Shelton had flummoxed opponents in New York with his big serve but the 36-year-old second seed Djokovic was able to harness his experience to neutralise a third-set surge from the young American. He next faces the winner of a match between top seed and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and third seed Daniil Medvedev. "These are the kind of matches and occasions that I still thrive on, that still get me going," Djokovic said on court. Shelton handed Djokovic a break in the sixth game of the first set with a series of unforced errors, and the unseeded American was unable to convert his own break point chance in the ninth. Playing in only his seventh U.S. Open singles match, Shelton triumphed in a 30-shot rally before converting a break point in the eighth game, humbling Djokovic, who was appearing in his 100th singles match at the hardcourt major.

Persons: Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Mike Segar, Novak Djokovic, Arthur Ashe, Shelton, Djokovic, neutralise, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Margaret Court's, humbling Djokovic, Amy Tennery, Toby Davis Organizations: Tennis, U.S, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Serbian, U.S, New York, American

☆ U.S. Open beefs up security after protesters stop match
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

As players stood staring into the stands, security and New York City police entered the section where the disturbance was taking place. When play resumed Gauff went on to claim a 6-4 7-5 win over Muchova and a spot in Saturday's final. The group pointed out that it was not protesting tennis, but the use of fossil fuels. After her match Gauff said she had no animosity for the protesters and believed that climate change was real. 'Just Stop Oil' protesters interrupted play at Wimbledon in July, releasing orange ticker-tape mixed with jigsaw puzzle pieces during matches.

Persons: Karolina Muchova, Coco Gauff, Mike Segar, Arthur Ashe, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Gauff, We're, Shayok Mukhopadhyay, That's, Steve Keating, Toby Davis Organizations: New York City Police Department, NYPD, Czech, U.S, REUTERS, United States Tennis Association, New, New York City, Wimbledon, Premiership Rugby, National, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, New, New York

☆ Alcaraz and Djokovic on course for another Grand Slam showdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Defending champion Alcaraz, 20, won his second major at the All England Club in July and said it would be "great" to play three-time U.S. Open winner Djokovic in the showpiece. "It would be great to play a final against Novak here in New York but we both have really tough semi-finals," Alcaraz said. "Last year I was facing my first semi-final of a Grand Slam. In-form Djokovic, 36, will replace Alcaraz as world number one after the tournament and is on the hunt for his 24th Grand Slam title to match Margaret Court's all-time singles record. Now in his first Grand Slam semi-final in only his fifth appearance at majors, Shelton is up for the daunting challenge of squaring off against Djokovic.

Persons: Serbia's Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Brendan Mcdermid, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Medvedev, Daniil I, Daniil, Andrey Rublev, Carlos, Margaret Court's, Ben Shelton, Michael Chang, Ben, That's, Shelton, who's, I'm, Hritika Sharma, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Tennis, U.S, REUTERS, Wimbledon, All England Club, Wells, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, New York, Flushing Meadows, American, Hyderabad

☆ Home favourite Gauff ready to derail Sabalenka in US Open final
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The Belarusian won the Australian Open to kick off a superb 2023, beat Gauff en route to the Indian Wells final and defeated Iga Swiatek in the Madrid title match. "Going into this final, I think I just have to focus on myself and prepare myself for another fight. "," said Sabalenka, who reached the semi-finals in the previous two editions of the tournament. "I have been focusing more on myself and my expectations of myself," said Gauff, who vowed to hold her head high regardless of the outcome on Saturday. Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova, Mike Segar, Arthur Ashe, Sabalenka, Gauff, I'm, Will, Iga Swiatek, Roland Garros, Keys, Daria Kasatkina, Zheng Qinwen, Barack Obama, Michelle, Ashe, Laura Siegemund, Caroline Wozniacki, Amy Tennery, Ken Ferris Organizations: Tennis, Czech, U.S, Belarusian, Indian Wells, Wimbledon, Madison Keys, Poland's, D.C, Australian, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Madrid, New York, Washington, Cincinnati, Flushing Meadows

☆ Sabalenka fights back to snuff out home hopes of all-American final
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

It would end two tie-breaks later with the Belarusian walking off court into her second Grand Slam final of the season. Soaking up the energy of the home crowd, the 17th seed unleashed a barrage of winners and broke Sabalenka three times to open the match 6-0. Keys broke the Australian Open champion for a fourth time for a 2-1 lead in the second, leaving a frustrated Sabalenka screaming and smashing her racquet. But with Keys serving for a place in the final the Sabalenka who players fear finally appeared. For Keys, who played in the last all-American women's final in 2017, losing to Sloane Stephens, is was a missed opportunity to return to her home final that left her in tears.

Persons: Sabalenka, Madison Keys, Mike Segar, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova, Arthur Ashe, Keys, Sloane Stephens, Steve Keating, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Tennis, Madison, U.S, REUTERS, Madison Keys, American U.S, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Belarus, American, Belarusian, New York

☆ US Open: Novak Djokovic cruises to final after comfortable win against American Ben Shelton
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Novak Djokovic cruised through to the US Open final after a dominant 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win against American youngster Ben Shelton. Shelton, playing in his first ever grand slam semifinal, came out all guns blazing but was unable to lay much of a glove on the ever-impressive Djokovic. Being two sets down against Djokovic is a place where no tennis player wants to be and, despite being behind, Shelton will be proud of his efforts in the final set. For Djokvoic, he has now made it to a record-equaling 10th US Open final and he will be looking to win his fourth title at Flushing Meadows in Sunday’s final. He also has the chance to make history and level Margaret Court’s record of 24 grand slam singles titles.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Shelton, ” Djokovic, “, Matthew Stockman, Djokovic, Arthur Ashe, ” Shelton, Manu Fernandez, Margaret Court’s, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev Organizations: CNN, US, American, Getty, North, Djokovic, Serbian Locations: North America, American, Flushing Meadows, Sunday’s

☆ Climate protesters halt US Open semi-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Stacey Allaster, United States Tennis Association (USTA) Chief Executive Professional Tennis, told ESPN the disturbance involved three climate protesters. "Three of the four protesters were escorted out of the stadium without further incident," said the USTA statement. As players looked into the stands, security flooded into the section around where protesters were shouting. 'Just Stop Oil' protesters interrupted play at Wimbledon in July, releasing orange ticker-tape mixed with jigsaw puzzle pieces during matches. Reporting by Steve Keating in New York; Editing by Gerry Doyle, Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Mike Segar, Coco Gauff, Czech Karolina Muchova, Arthur Ashe, Stacey Allaster, Steve Keating, Gerry Doyle, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Tennis, U.S, United States Tennis Association, ESPN, USTA, Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Czech, New York

☆ Keys thrives on home support to reach US Open semis.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

She next faces second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who dispatched China's Zheng Qinwen 6-1 6-4 earlier on Wednesday to reach her fifth Grand Slam semi-final in a row. In front of a home crowd you can never feel like you can't get out of any situation," said Keys, who fended off all nine break points she faced during the match. Keys broke her opponent in the ninth game and let out a cheer as she forced Vondrousova into a backhand error on match point. Vondrousova, who served up five double faults in the match, made no excuses for her defeat and told reporters that Keys was simply too good. Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Kim Coghill, Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Madison Keys, Marketa Vondrousova, Shannon Stapleton, Arthur Ashe, Marketa, Aryna Sabalenka, China's Zheng Qinwen, Keys, Vondrousova, Peyton Stearns, Sabalenka, Amy Tennery, Kim Coghill, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Tennis, Madison, Czech, Marketa Vondrousova REUTERS, Arthur, Wimbledon, U.S, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Flushing Meadows, Czech, New York

☆ Alcaraz stops Zverev to set up semi-final of US Open champions
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I remember the last time I played him in Madrid," Alcaraz said of the clash in May when Zverev lost tamely. "He was struggling a lot, working really hard to come back at his best and finally we all see him showing his best tennis." Zverev, with his booming serve finding the mark, was able to keep pace with Alcaraz through the early part of the first set. But I try to make the people enjoy watching tennis," Alcaraz said. Another break to get in front 5-2 and a hold left Alcaraz with a big smile and Zverev calling for a medical time out.

Persons: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS, Shannon Stapleton, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Jannik, Alcaraz, Zverev, we've, Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Arthur Ashe, I'm, Steve Keating, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Tennis, Flushing Meadows, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, U.S, Madrid, New York

☆ Sabalenka targets second Grand Slam final in stellar season
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"When you get to the last stages of the tournament, you're going to think about what if, what I want, what I would like and you're dreaming," Sabalenka told reporters after crushing China's Zheng Qinwen on Wednesday. "I'm not trying to block the stats, because when you're trying to block something it's going to keep getting in your head and it can get annoying. When you're not trying to block it, it actually goes away. Keys, meanwhile, is hoping to fulfil her own dream of reaching Saturday's final for another shot at a maiden Grand Slam trophy. Czech Muchova is also gunning for a first Grand Slam title after coming close in Paris in her bid to join an elite list of compatriots that includes Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova, Barbora Krejcikova and Vondrousova.

Persons: Madison Keys, Sabalenka, Iga, Keys, Zheng Qinwen, I'm, Marketa Vondrousova, Coco Gauff, Roland Garros, Karolina Muchova, Gauff, Sofia, ", Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens, I'd, gunning, Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova, Barbora, Karolina Pliskova, Ash Barty, Muchova, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Ken Ferris Organizations: U.S, Madison, Belarusian, Wimbledon, Cincinnati, Sofia Kenin's, Thomson Locations: New York, Flushing Meadows, American, Melbourne, Grand, Czech, Paris, Bengaluru

☆ Medvedev warns about 'dangerous' US Open heat
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Medvedev and fellow Russian Andrey Rublev were so drenched in sweat it looked like they had been dunked in the nearby Hudson River amid a punishing heat wave gripping New York. "We left everything out there," said Medvedev, who claimed the 6-4 6-3 6-4 win in just under three hours. "Maybe we could go five sets and it would be 'fine,' yeah, we would struggle a little bit next day and it would be fine. Medvedev said he doesn't have the answers but wanted to be on the record as saying he was concerned. "I don't have real solutions but it's still better to speak a little bit about it before something happens."

Persons: Russia's Daniil Medvedev, Russia's Andrey Rublev REUTERS, Brendan Mcdermid, Daniil Medvedev, Medvedev, Russian Andrey Rublev, Yibing Wu, Wu, doesn't, Rory Carroll, Michael Perry Organizations: U.S, Washington, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Russian, Hudson, York, Washington, Los Angeles

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic considers his mental state just as important as his physical condition when it comes to being prepared to play his best at age 36. “There’s a lot of players that never figured that out during their career. I feel strong.”Professional athletes offering frank thoughts on mental health is still a relatively recent development. “For quite a few years, actually, mental training was not really talked about much, generally, in the tennis world. "Because in the end of the day, we are also people that have to deal with the private issues that everyone has.”The ways players try to cope differs.

Persons: — Novak Djokovic, ”, Djokovic, Ben Shelton, “, ” Djokovic, you’re, Daria Kasatkina, Kasatkina, Bob Bryan, Mike, ” Bryan, Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, didn’t, ” Osaka, Michael Phelps, Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, ” ___ Howard Fendrich Organizations: “, U.S, U.S ., it’s, Davis, of Famers, Madison Keys, Olympic, AP Locations: Flushing Meadows, Russia, New York

Not when match point after match point went by the wayside. Gauff, a 19-year-old from Florida, reached her first final at Flushing Meadows by defeating Muchova 6-4, 7-5 on what was anything but an ordinary evening. When action resumed, the play was pretty even for several games, until Gauff surged ahead and got her first match point. — Gauff deserved credit for finding the right times to let Muchova miss as opposed to trying to get too aggressive. “You have to be focused and finish points," Muchova said about the challenge that facing Gauff presents.

Persons: — Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova, It’s, Muchova, raucously, Alison Hughes, Gauff, ”, Serena Williams, “, ” Gauff, —, Sabalenka, Roland Garros, — Gauff Organizations: U.S, Gauff, Wimbledon, Madison Keys, AP Locations: Florida, Flushing Meadows, Gauff, New York, Belarus, Czech Republic

☆ Coco Gauff: How putting her life 'into perspective' helped tennis star handle the pressure during US Open run
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images“I think that’s just part of life and just part of learning. Among the things that helped the most with that process, Gauff said, was putting her life “into perspective” when she started to feel overwhelmed. “That’s real pressure, that’s real hardship, that’s real life. Gauff has expertly handled the pressure during her US Open run. “So that’s the reason why, I think it’s just putting my life in perspective and realizing how grateful and blessed I am.”

Persons: Coco Gauff, Jelena Ostapenko, Gauff, “, ”, Angela Weiss, you’ve, wasn’t, I’m, Tim Clayto, ” Gauff Organizations: CNN, Getty Locations: New York, Latvian, Flushing Meadows

☆ Alcaraz downs Zverev to complete all-star US Open semi-final lineup
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/6] Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2023 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his third round match against Britain's Daniel Evans REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Sept 6 (Reuters) - World number one Carlos Alcaraz vanquished Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-2 6-4 on Wednesday to complete an all-star U.S. Open men's semi-final lineup that features three Flushing Meadows champions and a big-hitting American wildcard. Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 winner, overcame brutal heat and fellow Russian Andrey Rublev 6-4 6-3 6-4 to set up a Friday meeting with defending champion Alcaraz. By the time Alcaraz and Zverev appeared on Arthur Ashe for the late match much of the sting had been taken out of the brutal conditions that Medvedev and Rublev faced. German Zverev, a U.S. Open finalist in 2020, showed up ready to fight but after some initial resistance the tank emptied and it was a straightforward win for Alcaraz in the end. "I'm feeling really comfortable playing in this court, playing here in New York," said Alcaraz.

Persons: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Britain's Daniel Evans, Shannon Stapleton, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Russian Andrey Rublev, Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Medvedev, Shelton, Marketa, Coco Gauff, Keys, Sloane Stephens, Sabalenka, China's Zheng Qinwen, Arthur Ashe, Rublev, Zverev, Jannik Sinner, Frank Pingue, Steve Keating, Toby Davis, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Tennis, Britain's Daniel Evans REUTERS, Flushing Meadows, U.S, Alcaraz, Madison Keys, Wimbledon, Flushing, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Flushing, Russian, Flushing Meadows, U.S, New York, Toronto

☆ Muchova marches into US Open semis with win over Cirstea
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I felt very good actually from the start till the end," Muchova told reporters. "I had a good feeling with the ball from the baseline, I felt good on the net, slicing, and with my whole game. French Open finalist Muchova got off to a quick start and raced out to a 3-0 lead before fending off nine break points to win a marathon game and extend to 4-0. A flustered Cirstea's backhand then landed wide to put her opponent up 5-0 and Muchova completed the bagel the next game. Next up for Muchova is Gauff, who was a 6-0 6-2 winner over Jelena Ostapenko earlier in the day.

Persons: Karolína Muchova, Romania's Sorana Cirstea, Mike Segar, Karolina Muchova, Romania's, Coco Gauff, Arthur Ashe, Muchova, Cirstea, Jelena Ostapenko, Rory Carroll, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Tennis, Romania's Sorana Cirstea REUTERS, Cincinnati, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Czech, U.S, Flushing Meadows, Los Angeles

☆ The Nets Are Up in Flushing Meadows. But Not for the Sport You Think.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( David Waldstein | Gabriela Bhaskar | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The sport has been especially important for the community after the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 ravaged Corona, Elmhurst and other parts of Queens. Many were friends of Teresa Benitez and her family, longtime ecuavoley participants from Corona. “We lost maybe 200 people we knew from here, people who came here to play volleyball with us,” said Benitez, a retail worker. “It’s only a couple of weeks,” Benitez said. Back then, people played their special brand of volleyball close to the Willets Point-Shea Stadium subway station on the No.

Persons: Teresa Benitez, ”, Benitez, “, ” Benitez, Blanca Organizations: Corona, U.S, Shea Locations: Corona, Elmhurst, Queens, “, New York, Cuenca, Back

☆ Best of the US Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

[1/23] U.S. OpenFrances Tiafoe of the U.S. reacts during his quarter- final match against Ben Shelton of the U.S. at the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, September 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mike SegarNEW YORK, NEW YORK, United States

Persons: Open Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Mike Segar Organizations: U.S, Open, REUTERS, NEW, United Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States

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